A Q for those who have been on the implanon
Have you gained weight?

This is the 5th year I have had the implanon, I had it for the first three years ( 6 wks after DS was born ) and then replaced it three years later, the first time was great - but this is the second year ( second implanon ) and I've just gained a whole heap of weight. At least 20 kg ! I diet, ( should exercise more ) but trying to incorporate it into a busy lifestyle ( no excuse - I know ! )

But has this happened to anyone else - where you've gained alot of weight?

Im considering taking it out and having a go with the IUD or maybe even the Pill, although I have heard there is a needle you can get every three months that stops you from ovulating also?

But I just want to know if this has happened before with other ladies?

All of the contaceptions have some sort of side effect most include weight gain.

I get the Depo shot but in my first year I did out on a few Kgs with it but knew it was a possibility. What suits you a few years ago may not suit now so is worth having a chat to your Dr about what the best option maybe for you

I had the Implanon and weight gain was one of the many negative side effects. I only had it in for 6 months. Never again. The shot is the same hormone as the Implanon, so it will probably do the same to your body as what the Implanon is doing. Same for the mini pill. They are all progesterone only.

I too have put on 20kg over 5 years with the Implanon. I had it taken it out in January of this year and slowly have been losing it bit by bit. Its the only side affect I had but obviously not one I wanted. About 3 years in I lost 15kg, but this meant not putting a single bad thing in my mouth, no alcohol and working out 6-7 days a week. The second I reduced the exercise or snuck in a chocolate bar or alcohol i started seeing the weight come back on.